Design Coordinator

HS2 Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Job summary

HS2 Ltd. seeks an MEP Design Coordinator in Birmingham to support the design management team by coordinating MEP design activities across mechanical, electrical and public health disciplines.

You will ensure seamless interfaces with civil, structural, architectural and rail teams to drive on-time design delivery. You will review design information for completeness, support design deliverables, and help resolve clashes and risks in collaboration with project colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience within MEP design coordination, engineering coordination or design management roles.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and public health systems within construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary project environments.
• Strong understanding of design coordination processes and design documentation.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within programme deadlines.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate MEP design activities across multiple disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Support the Design Manager in monitoring design progress and achieving programme milestones.
• Manage design interfaces between MEP, civil, structural, architectural and rail systems teams.
• Review design information for completeness, compliance and constructability.
• Facilitate design coordination meetings and maintain accurate records of actions and decisions.
• Assist in the management of design deliverables, approvals and document control processes.
• Identify design clashes, risks and technical issues, supporting their resolution in collaboration with project teams.
• Coordinate with construction teams to ensure design solutions are practical, efficient and buildable.
• Support the implementation of BIM and digital engineering processes.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, industry standards and statutory regulations.
• Track design changes and maintain configuration control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to risk management, value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering or related discipline

Tools

BIM & digital engineering

Job description

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or officed based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Location

Birmingham

As an MEP Design Coordinator, you will support the design management team by coordinating MEP design activities, ensuring effective communication between designers, construction teams, consultants and stakeholders. You will play a key role in managing design information, resolving interfaces and driving design delivery to meet project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate MEP design activities across multiple disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Support the Design Manager in monitoring design progress and achieving programme milestones.
• Manage design interfaces between MEP, civil, structural, architectural and rail systems teams.
• Review design information for completeness, compliance and constructability.
• Facilitate design coordination meetings and maintain accurate records of actions and decisions.
• Assist in the management of design deliverables, approvals and document control processes.
• Identify design clashes, risks and technical issues, supporting their resolution in collaboration with project teams.
• Coordinate with construction teams to ensure design solutions are practical, efficient and buildable.
• Support the implementation of BIM and digital engineering processes.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, industry standards and statutory regulations.
• Track design changes and maintain configuration control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to risk management, value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience within MEP design coordination, engineering coordination or design management roles.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and public health systems within construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary project environments.
• Strong understanding of design coordination processes and design documentation.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within programme deadlines.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting the delivery of MEP design packages on construction or infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of UK engineering standards, regulations and construction practices.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, specifications and design documentation
  

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Why Join Us

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

Flexible Working

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.